Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,113
Total Quantity
75.2K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+200.2%
THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,113 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,277 to the NHS. This is 200.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,277 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +200.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.